Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 9:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 9:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 9:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God will take away her power and strength, and she will be destroyed by fire. This means that God will make sure the bad city and its wrongdoings are stopped.

Zechariah 9:4: Behold, the Lord will cast her out, and he will smite her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Zechariah 9:4 speaks of the destruction of Tyre and God's judgment, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those that curse you, suggesting a stance of mercy rather than vengeance.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:2

Zechariah 9:4 refers to the pride and eventual downfall of Tyre, while Ezekiel 28:2 highlights the pride of the king of Tyre, but focuses more on his deification, indicating spiritual judgment rather than physical destruction.

Ezekiel 28:2: Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart [is] lifted up, and thou hast said, I [am] a God, I sit [in] the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou [art] a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God: [midst: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with Isaiah 23:15

Zechariah 9:4 predicts the downfall and destruction of Tyre, while Isaiah 23:15 suggests a period after seventy years when Tyre will be prosperous again, indicating a restoration rather than permanent destruction.

Isaiah 23:15: And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be forgotten seventy years, according to the days of one king: after the end of seventy years shall Tyre sing as an harlot. [shall Tyre...: Heb. it shall be unto Tyre as the song of an harlot]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:11

Zechariah 9:4 conveys judgment and destruction, whereas Psalm 37:11 promises that the meek shall inherit the earth and delight in peace, offering a vision of gentleness and reward contrary to judgment.

Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
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